Hiroshi "Horse" Tadakuma, 88-year-old, Nisei resident of Gardena and former Amache Relocation Camp internee who served with the 442nd RCT, HQ3 in Italy and France during WWII, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 22, 2011.


Predeceased by his beloved wife, Fumie Tadakuma and survived by his daughters JoAnn (Ken) Hamamura, Jane (Bill) Tokubo and Peggy Tadakuma; grandchildren, Amy (Jeff) Klosterman, Tricia and Trevor Tokubo and Kelly Magsayo; great-grandsons, Daniel and Ben Klosterman; siblings Raymond (Fumiko) Tadakuma and Chisato (Sam) Hillis. Also survived by many other relatives.

A Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 1:00 PM at Faith United Methodist Church, 2115 West 182nd Street, Torrance CA, officiated by Rev. Kenneth Suhr. Family requests casual attire and flowers be omitted.